Things To Do in Beja
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Beja Attractions
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Castelo de Beja
Beja castle, which King Dinis built in the early 14th century on the ruins of a Roman fortress, crowns the town. Although some of its turreted walls have been restored, the defensive towers -- save for a long marble keep -- are gone. Traditionally the final stronghold in the castle's… - Museum
Museu Rainha D. Leonor
The Queen Leonor Museum (founded in 1927-28) occupies three buildings on a broad plaza in the center of Beja: the Convento da Conceição and the churches of Santo Amaro and São Sebastião. The main building was a convent founded in 1459 by the parents of the Portuguese king Manuel I.…
Beja Shopping
Beja is known for handicrafts, including charming hammered copper, in the form of serving dishes and home accessories, as well as the many forms of pottery and woodcarvings you might see in other parts of Ribatejo and Alentejo. Rua Capital João Francisco de Sousa, in the town center, is lined with all manner of shops. One standout shop specializing in handicrafts from near Beja and elsewhere in Portugal is Arabe, Artes Infiel, Praça da República (tel. 28/432-95-45).
